Comments on: “Rice Paper” Decoupage Video

By: sumera

sumera — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:05:24 +0000

hi, how are u. i wanted to make vase using the same technique of yours. i have a glass vase and instead of rice paper, i am using tissue paper. i am confused, do u think it would work. what type of glue works best for glass on glass project. if you can please let me know about that. Thank You

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:37:06 +0000

@Sumera Yes! It would definitely work on a wall frame–I was planning on showing some other options for this technique but haven’t gotten there as quickly as I thought I would. I’ve done a large 3 window wall frame and loved the end result. Make sure you have enough surface to work with though (not too narrow) in order to get the full effect.
When you make it, send me a picture, I’d love to see. I’m planning on creating a Make Great Stuff Flickr group for folks to share their creations, so if you’re interested in that, please let me know.

By: Sumera

Sumera — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:41:31 +0000

I really liked your idea. I was wordering if i can make a wall frame using the decoupage technique. can please comment on that…

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:48:23 +0000

So glad you enjoyed the video! And yes, you can work on clear glass cylinders–in fact, I just got 2 clear cylinder vases in order to make another video.
Decoupage looks fantastic on clear glass when you put it on the inside rather than the outside–it’s a little trickier to do though….make sure you can get your hand in there easily because you’ll be doing that over and over–also, I suggest that you use Elmers glue instead of Modpodge for the clear glass as I think the modpodge crystalizes more when it dries.
The only thing I’m not sure about is how it will look with the light shining through it–so I would do a test before embarking on the actual project…I’ve got a clear glass vase here with decoupage on it, if I can find a lightbulb that I can stick inside it, I’ll also give it a try and write another comment here.
I’d love to see you final creation, so please send a pic when you’re done! good luck!

By: MARIA

MARIA — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:38:02 +0000

I loved your instructional video and will try it. I am interested in knowing if I can do this technique on clear glass cylinders that will be used as a globe on electric wall sconces…..can you comment on this

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:13:02 +0000

Good idea, and you might keep an eye on the curve of the bowl if you use paper that’s stiffer than the rice paper….

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:04:07 +0000

Looking forward to the upcoming video!
Maybe I’ll try something closer to a bowl with clear glass the first time.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:57:06 +0000

@Laura–yes, the low risk part can really be freeing about experimenting with your papers…no permanent mistakes!

@Rob–Wonderful to hear–the 3-D thing opens up a lot of interesting possibilities and the softness of the paper makes almost any shape possible. And I will also be demo-ing collage inside a clear vase in an upcoming video–the decoupage behind the glass looks wonderful, but it’s a little harder/more awkward than this technique–if you start on that before my video comes out, make sure you pick something you can get your hand in and out of easily!

And thanks for watching!

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:22:23 +0000

I have been doing rice paper, or washi, collage for a long time, but now you have me thinking 3D! Cool, great video! How about decoupaging ‘inside’ a clear glass vase? …ship in a bottle gone decoupage – nice clear protective coating for the decoupage and maybe transparency thru the paper thrown in. I have to try that.

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:53:42 +0000

That video was great — super clear! Thanks! This looks like fun, and as you say, very low risk. I like that.